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Friday Morning

Hey readers, how has your summer been going?! I'm over the moon that it is finally the weekend! After two finale events and our last performance for the summer, I am beyond exhausted. I'm looking forward to a quiet and restful August at work, time for fall programming and saving my voice for everything we're gearing up for in September. But until then, this weekend is all about sleeping, healthy and light summer recipes and swimming. What are your weekend plans?

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